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Position Title
Wildland Firefighter (Prevention)
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
NV-DHA-24-12500359-JKH Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 to Tuesday, August 20, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. From the descriptions below, select response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Wildland Firefighter (Prevention), GS-0456-09/11 position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. Minimum Qualifications Requirement. I meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-9 level because:
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2. Minimum Qualifications Requirement. I meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-11 level because:
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3. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience, education or training developing strategies to mitigate risks to the wildland urban interface (WUI) (i.e., public education, Firewise assessments, mitigation plans, rural WUI funding, etc.).
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5. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience, education or training developing and maintaining cooperative relationships, memoranda of understanding and cooperative agreements with state and federal organizations to pursue and organization's goals for natural resources management programs?
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6. From the following list identify the groups or individuals that you have met with to discuss wildland fire and related resource management issues.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Select the statement that best describes your experience preparing written reports on wildland fire investigative and wildfire trespass activities including direction and progress of investigations, significant findings and developments, and problems or questions of evidence. (limit characters)
8. Select the statement that best describes your experience in investigating wildland fires.
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9. Select the statement that best describes your experience, education or training in fire trespass and fire cost recovery policies and procedures.
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10. Select the statement that best describes your supervisory/leadership experience in planning, organizing, and assigning work to subordinates to meet workload accomplishments.
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11. Select the statements that best describes your level of experience as it pertains to the interpersonal communication skills you routinely apply at work.
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12. Select all the statements from below that best describe your experience working as a supervisor, team lead, project manager or reviewing the work of others.
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13. Indicate the statement that best described your experience in fire prevention and education programs:
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14. Select the statement that best describes your ability to coordinate and conduct public events for fire education including planning, logistics, and written materials. (limit characters)
15. Indicate your level of experience as it pertains to the interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work (Select all that apply).
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16. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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